
Technology Risk Analyst
Walker & Dunlop
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Align organizational controls to NIST CSF 2.0 and other relevant frameworks, translating policies into measurable technical standards and control requirements
- Maintain continuous SOC 2 Type II readiness by managing the year-round evidence lifecycle and validating control effectiveness across all Trust Services Criteria using GRC tools
- Conduct and support technology and cybersecurity risk assessments across key domains, including IAM, change management, incident response, vulnerability management, logging and monitoring, cloud/SaaS, data protection, endpoint security, and backup/disaster recovery
- Monitor control performance and risk telemetry against established thresholds, proactively identifying, escalating, and addressing at-risk controls before critical failure points are reached
- Lead corrective action plans (CAPs) for identified gaps, partnering with control owners to drive timely remediation and root cause resolution
- Perform risk-based assessments of critical third parties, including SaaS, AI, and cloud providers, evaluating SOC reports and security posture against internal risk standards
- Document control design and operating effectiveness, including process narratives, control mappings, and evidence standards
- Serve as a liaison for internal and external audits, providing clear, defensible documentation and rationale for control decisions
- Develop executive dashboards and reporting that provide visibility into framework alignment, control health, and audit readiness, enabling proactive risk insights for leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business and technology teams to embed security and risk standards into products and services and support timely, comprehensive risk reporting to senior leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Risk, Finance/Accounting, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3+ years of experience in technology risk, information security, IT audit, compliance, GRC, or IT operations
- CRISC, CISA, or similar certification preferred
- Cloud certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) preferred
- Working knowledge of identity and access management principles, including least privilege, multi-factor authentication, and access reviews
- Familiarity with SDLC and change management controls, incident management processes, vulnerability management, and basic security monitoring concepts
- Understanding of third-party risk management practices and penetration testing processes
- General knowledge of networking, operating systems, enterprise IT systems, and cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with security and risk management frameworks such as NIST and SOC 2
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, documentation platforms, ticketing/work management tools (e.g., Jira), and collaboration tools
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable communication for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders across functions through clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
- Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.
Benefits
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Career development opportunities
- Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technology riskinformation securityIT auditcomplianceGRCidentity and access managementvulnerability managementpenetration testingcloud computingsecurity monitoring
Soft Skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillscritical thinkingcommunication skillsstakeholder managementownershippatienceattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
CRISCCISAAWS Cloud PractitionerAzure Fundamentals (AZ-900)